GUMS Ball is back with a bang for 2026!!! Tickets are €50 and the ball will take place at 6.30pm on Wednesday the 25th of March in the Ardilaun Hotel

The theme is masquerade so make sure to don your most mysterious and elegant party attire. The ticket includes a drink on arrival, three course meal and all of the other festivites in store.

In buying this ticket you agree to follow the University of Galway Society Ball Code of Conduct outlined below:

• Full ticket holders must be there by the reception at 8pm.
• Management reserves the right to refuse admission.
• Anyone attempting to consume alcohol not purchased on the premises will be asked to leave.
• Alcohol may not be brought into the premises, you will be asked to open bags etc. 
• Strictly no admittance to persons under the influence of alcohol. 
• You must adhere to the University Code of Conduct at all times, this is a University event and your conduct reflects on the University, code available at this address here
• Student ID is essential.
• Each student may have one guest on their ID, their name must be given at time of purchase.
• You must not jeopardize your own health & safety or that of others.
• If consuming alcohol you must drink responsibly, and in a manner which will not endanger your own safety and health or that of others.
• ANTI DRUGS POLICY: We operate a strict anti-drugs policy. Security checks and searches will be conducted on entry to the venue.
• You are asked for contact details in case of emergency. It is important to give this as the committee have your safety as a priority and will only use it if required to ensure your safety
• By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing that you and your guest if any will abide by these rules.